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Appalachian Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12

Waynesboro, VA

320 Maple Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 318% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Waynesboro since at least 2011

In Waynesboro, Virginia, Appalachian Christian School is a Christian private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 163 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 318% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
163
Teachers
17.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 87 girls, 76 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 52% of Christian schools in Virginia (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 56% of Christian schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 120 Christian schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    39’11–1273’13–1468’15–1658’17–1850’19–20114’21–22163’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K9
    118
    219
    310
    416
    512
    615
    714
    815
    914
    1010
    115
    126

    Student body

    White90%
    Black4%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races2%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    Member of

    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Appalachian Christian School whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Appalachian Christian School

    What grades does Appalachian Christian School serve?

    Appalachian Christian School serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Appalachian Christian School?

    About 163 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Appalachian Christian School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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